Designer

Risus Talent Partners; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners seeks an experienced Designer to lead a growing design department within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be hands-on, building efficient processes and developing high-performing teams to deliver production-ready designs.

The role emphasizes leading the internal design function, partnering with operations, production, and outsourced designers to ensure accuracy and efficiency across projects. Strong leadership and a meticulous approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural/component design experience (10+ years preferred).
• Proficiency with MiTek software.
• Previous leadership or lead designer experience.
• Strong understanding of structural framing and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing and auditing designs for accuracy.
• Proven ability to improve processes and reduce design errors.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the design team.
• Review and audit structural designs before production release.
• Drive continuous improvements in design quality and department processes.
• Ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Coordinate design revisions and customer-driven changes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste and improve efficiency.
• Support production and field operations by minimizing design-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve communication and workflow.
• Monitor key quality metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.

Skills

MiTek software

Leadership

Structural design

Process improvement

Team mentorship

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Designer to lead a growing design department within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building efficient processes, improving design quality, and developing high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

As the Designer, you'll oversee the internal design function while partnering closely with operations, production, and outsourced design resources to ensure every project is accurate, efficient, and production-ready.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the design team
• Review and audit structural/component designs before production release
• Drive continuous improvements in design quality and department processes
• Ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards
• Coordinate design revisions and customer-driven changes
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste and improve efficiency
• Support production and field operations by minimizing design-related issues
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve communication and workflow
• Monitor key quality metrics and implement corrective actions when needed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive leader.

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly accountable and takes ownership
• Process-oriented with exceptional attention to detail
• A strong communicator and team leader
• Motivated to improve systems and eliminate inefficiencies
• Comfortable making decisions and driving change
• Willing to roll up their sleeves when needed
• Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural/component design experience (10+ years preferred)
• Required proficiency with MiTek software
• Previous leadership or lead designer experience
• Strong understanding of structural framing and construction practices
• Experience reviewing and auditing designs for accuracy
• Proven ability to improve processes and reduce design errors
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Success in This Role

You'll make an immediate impact by helping improve:

• Design quality and consistency
• Communication between design, production, and operations
• Reduction in field corrections and production issues